iodoform

noun

io·​do·​form ī-ˈō-də-ˌfȯrm  -ˈä- 

: a yellow crystalline volatile compound CHI₃ with a penetrating persistent odor that is used as an antiseptic dressing

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French iodoforme, from iodo- iodo- + -forme (in chloroforme chloroform entry 1)

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

iodoform

noun

io·​do·​form ī-ˈōd-ə-ˌfȯrm  -ˈäd- 

: a yellow crystalline volatile compound CHI₃ with a penetrating persistent odor that is used as an antiseptic dressing